Original scientific paper

Effects of Climate and agriculture on epiphytic Lichen Vegetation in the Mediterranean area (Tuscany, Central Italy)

Stefano Loppi ; University of Siena, Italy
Stergios Pirintsos ; Faculty of Sciences Aristotle University, Greece
Barbara Sforzi ; University of Siena, Italy
Vicenzo de Dominicis ; University of Siena, Italy

Abstract

The epiphytic lichen vegetation on Quercus pubescens in Tuscany, central Italy, was investigated in agricultural and non- agricultural areas along an altitudinal transect characterized by different climatic conditions. The results show that lichen communities are influenced more by climate than agricultural practices, or at least that climatic parameters can mask any effects of agriculture. The presence and frequency of “nitrophytic” lichen species in agricultural sites was due to the xeric environment exacerbated by ploughing which raises much dust, rather than to nutrient enrichment of the habitat.

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Hrčak ID:

160463

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/160463

Publication date:

31.12.1997.

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